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Mailbag: DirecTV deal doesn't bar potential CenturyLink video service

By The Denver Post

Posted:
04/09/2012 01:00:00 AM MDT

Q: I have not heard any updates on CenturyLink's IPTV plans. Are they locked in with a contract with DirectTV? — John Hill

A: CenturyLink's reseller agreement with DirecTV does not preclude the phone company from offering its own video service, which it does under the Prism brand in several cities. CenturyLink chief executive Glen Post said in May 2011 that the company, which acquired Qwest last year, would probably expand Prism to at least one Qwest market. Analysts believe that market would likely be Denver or Phoenix. But a company spokesman said last week that a decision has not been made, even though Post made his remarks nearly a year ago. The company "continues to evaluate its plan to expand CenturyLink Prism to new markets," the spokesman said.